1 CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
HECTOR SOSA
MAYOR PRO TEM
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
HORACIO ORTIZ
MARIO TRUJILLO
Notice regarding Public Comment: In order to ensure that limited English proficiency speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the City Council, the City of Downey will continue to follow Government Code Section 54954.3(b)(2) and provide limited English proficiency speakers double the allotted time to make their public comments utilizing a translator during public meetings of the City Council. All other speakers will be given the allotted 3-minute speaking time for public hearing and closed session items, and one 3-minute speaking time for agenda, consent calendar and non-agenda items established by the Downey Municipal Code. To request oral language interpretation at a City Council meeting contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 904-7280, 48-hours in advance of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, Ortiz, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Pemberton, Mayor Sosa
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
(Persons wishing to address the City Council on any item on the Closed Session Agenda items may do so at this time. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes).
RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES:
1. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
Mariela Vega v. City of Downey et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23NWCV01459.
2. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title: City Attorney.
3. Government Code Section 54957.6(a) – Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Designated Representative: James McQueen, Director of Human Resources Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney.
RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, Ortiz, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Pemberton, Mayor Sosa
MARCH 11, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. – Closed Session
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 INVOCATION: Father Sam Ward, St. Raymond Catholic Church
FLAG SALUTE: Cub Scout Troop 805
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to the City Council by Southern California Edison.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 4 TO CONSIDER AND DISCUSS THE TRANSITION TO A FIVE DISTRICT
ELECTION SYSTEM, REVIEW DRAFT DISTRICT MAPS, AND IF MAP ADOPTION IS FINALIZED, INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2103
REGARDING ELECTION BY FIVE DISTRICTS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND
SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT: City Clerk/City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) HOLD THE FOURTH PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ANY PUBLIC INPUT AND TO
DISCUSS THE TRANSITION TO AN ELECTION SYSTEM CONSISTING OF FIVE INDIVIDUAL DISTRICTS;
2) CONDUCT FURTHER REVIEW OF DRAFT DISTRICT MAPS AND FINALIZE SELECTION
OF MAP FOR ADOPTION OR, ALTERNATIVELY, CONTINUE DISCUSSION AT A FURTHER PUBLIC HEARING; AND,
3) IF A MAP IS SELECTED, BASED ON THAT MAP, INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2103 REGARDING ELECTION BY
FIVE DISTRICTS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS This portion provides an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on agenda, consent calendar and items not listed on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the City Council. It is requested, but not required, that you state your name, address and subject matter upon which you wish to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. The total public comment period is limited to 30 minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no discussion or action, other than a brief response, referral to the City Manager/staff or schedule for a subsequent agenda, shall be taken by the City Council/Agency on any issue brought forth under this section.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a City Council Member requests an item be removed. Removed items will be considered following approval of the Consent Calendar.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 386246-386638; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004540, 30004544, 30004549, and 30004553-30004556; EFT Nos. 14359-14401; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2652-2657, in the total amount of is $5,409,898.30: Finance.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-24: Public Works.
3 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO TORRES SANITATION SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $649,325 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CITYWIDE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 24-24; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT DEEMED
NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET OF $1,400,000.
4. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR INFORMAL SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE PARAMOUNT BLVD. STORMWATER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS, MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT (MP) NO. 407, AND FIND THE
PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15302 CLASS 2(c): Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE INFORMAL
SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD STORMWATER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS, MP NO. 407; AND,
2) FIND THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN CEQA UNDER SECTION 15302 CLASS 2(C).
5. AUTHORIZATION OF AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO HOST THE AMERICA’S FREEDOM TRIBUTE - MOBILE VIETNAM MEMORIAL REPLICA IN DOWNEY: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,125 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE’S SPECIAL ACTIVITIES SUPPLIES ACCOUNT.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
6. SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENT FOR POSITION OF CITY CLERK: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8293, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK.
7. DISCUSSION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CITY MASCOT: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CITY MASCOT.
8. REPORT ON THE REGULATION OF BLOCK PARTIES: City Attorney/City Prosecutor.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
4 DISCUSS THE PERMISSIBILITY AND POTENTIAL REGULATION OF BLOCK PARTIES
WITHIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING PROVISIONS OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE.
9. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (“TRAFFIC REGULATIONS”) OF ARTICLE III (“PUBLIC SAFETY”) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE APPROVED USES OF PUBLIC PARKING LOTS AND PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURES: City Attorney/City Prosecutor.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (“TRAFFIC REGULATIONS”) OF ARTICLE III (“PUBLIC SAFETY”) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE APPROVED USES OF PUBLIC PARKING LOTS AND PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURES.
ADJOURNMENT
Supporting documents are available at: City Hall-City Clerk’s Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Video streaming of the meeting is available on the City’s website. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance is needed to participate in this meeting, complete the City’s Title II ADA Reasonable Accommodation Form located on the City’s website and at City Hall - City Clerk’s Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and submit to the City Clerk’s Department or contact (562) 904-7280 or TTY 7-1-1, 48 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
The City of Downey prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any of its program and services. For questions, concerns, complaints, or for additional information regarding the ADA, contact the City’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at [email protected]: Phone: (562) 299-6619; or TTY at 7-1-1.
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the City of Downey prohibits discrimination of any person in any of its program and services. If written language translation of City agendas or minutes, or for oral language interpretation at a City meeting is needed, contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 904-7280, or (562) 299-6619, 48 business hours prior to the meeting.
En cumplimiento con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohíbe la discriminación de cualquier persona en todos sus programas y servicios. En caso de necesitar una traducción escrita de las órdenes del día o las actas de las reuniones de la ciudad, o para solicitar un intérprete oral para una reunión de la ciudad, comuníquese a la oficina de la secretaria de la Ciudad al (562) 904-7280, o al (562) 299-6619, en el horario de atención comercial, 48 horas antes de la reunión.
I, Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk, City of Downey, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing notice was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 Et.
Seq., at the following locations: Downey City Hall, Downey City Library, and Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center.
Dated this 6th day of March, 2025. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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